Plainwell Community Schools - Today's Learners Tomorrow's Leaders

Last week, the Middle School students had a Day of Awesomeness! This was a celebration for students that had at least $50 in donations for this year’s fundraiser. Each grade level spent 70 minutes doing various activities. Special thanks to all that contributed to the fundraiser and to the parent volunteers who helped supervise each of the stations. Way to go, PMS Trojans!

It’s game day! Good luck to the Varsity Baseball team as they travel to Wayland for the first round of MHSAA Districts today (Tuesday, May 30). For tickets, please scan the QR code or visit https://gofan.co/app/events/994847?schoolId=MI10277. Good luck Trojans!

Thank you to the High School and 8th grade bands who served their community today by performing in the Memorial Day parade as well as at the service at Hillside Cemetery in Plainwell. Great job, Plainwell bands! 🇺🇸

PHS Football Parents/Players! Please mark your calendar to join us for a Parent/Player Meeting next week on Thursday, June 1 at 6:30 PM in the HS Cafeteria. PHS football parents & players are encouraged to join us to hear important football updates and review finalized summer schedules.

Earlier this week, the students at Cooper Elementary had a special visitor. Mr. Bill, the manager from FanFare, came to Cooper where he donated free comic books to their school. Each student was able to pick a comic book to take home. It was a fun opportunity for the Koalas. Special thanks to PHS Grad, Mr. Bill, for his generous donation to Cooper Elementary! Plainwell Pride!

Congratulations to the Class of 2023! Last night provided the perfect evening at Streidl Field to honor our seniors at their commencement ceremony. We are incredibly proud of this graduating class for all of the hard work and dedication to their education during their time at PHS! Thank you for allowing Plainwell Community Schools to be a part of your educational journey - Trojan Pride!

Congratulations to PHS Senior, Matthew Beck, on signing his letter of intent for wrestling at Muskegon Community College! We are incredibly proud of Matthew’s athletic achievements while at PHS and wish him all the best next year. From all of us at PCS, congratulations and best wishes to Matthew! Trojan pride!

Earlier this week, the 5th grade students at Gilkey Elementary went on an adventure where they spent time panning for gold in the Nature Lab to finish up their unit on the Gold Rush. Students traveled back in time to 1849 to travel on the Oregon Trail to pan for gold, led by Prospector Jack. It was a great experience, as students earned and collected gold through various activities in the Nature Lab. In the end, they could use their gold to purchase from the General Store. What a great learning experience for the Geckos!

The Starr Elementary Rock Starr Kindergarteners in Mrs. Fillar's and Mrs. Mudget's classes made kindness rocks during their countdown to Kindergarten letter K. They painted rocks, wrote kind words on them and are now donating them to the ABCC Healing Rock Garden Art for cancer patients at the Borgess Ascension Cancer Center. Way to go Kindergarten Rock Starrs!

As a reminder, there is no school from May 26-29. Have a great weekend! Go Trojans!

TOP OF THE CLASS: Congratulations to Ellery Troff on finishing in the top 16 of the Class of 2023! - ELLERY’S HIGHLIGHTS - University: University of Michigan Major: English Extra Curricular: Varsity Basketball, Varsity Tennis, Multicultural Club, UMatter committee, NHS Parents: David and Sheri Troff Awards and Honors: NHS, Student of the Month, Honor Roll every year, All-Conference Honorable Mention Basketball 10th and 12th grade Please join us in sharing your congratulations to Ellery and the Top of the 2023 Class for their hard work and dedication to their education while at Plainwell Community Schools! Trojan pride!

Congratulations to the PHS Track and Field team members who have advanced to the State Finals on June 3! - Thai Nguyen, Hiro Nguyen, Henry Cox and Isaac Veen qualified for the State Finals in the 3200 Meter Relay - Michael Griffey qualified for State and was the Regional Champion in both Shot Put and Discus - Ava Collier is the new Regional champion in Pole Vault and is headed to compete at the State Finals Way to go, Trojans - PLAINWELL PRIDE!

TOP OF THE CLASS: Congratulations to Maci Stewart on finishing in the top 16 of the Class of 2023! - MACI’S HIGHLIGHTS - University: University of Michigan Major: College of Literature, Science and the Arts Extra Curricular: NHS, Red Cross Club Parents: Tiffany and Mike Dillon and Doug and Karen Stewart Awards and Honors: Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizen from PHS Class of 2023 Please join us in sharing your congratulations to Maci and the Top of the 2023 Class for their hard work and dedication to their education while at Plainwell Community Schools! Trojan pride!

Congratulations to the Varsity Girls Soccer team on their victory over St. Joseph last night in the first round of MHSAA Districts 5-0! Goals were scored by Kayla Baar (2), Laken Whittington, Alayna Eldred and Cayden Henckel. Assists were made by Whittington, Baar, Weldon and Eldred. The shutout goes to goalkeeper Eliza Harris. Great job! Next up, they move on to round 2, taking on Otsego at Lakeshore High School on Tuesday, May 30 at 5:00 PM. Go Trojans!

TOP OF THE CLASS: Congratulations to Tyler Preuss on finishing in the top 16 of the Class of 2023! - TYLER’S HIGHLIGHTS - University: Ferris State University Major: Construction Management Extra Curricular: Wrestling, football and baseball Parents: Jason and Richelle Preuss Please join us in sharing your congratulations to Tyler and the Top of the 2023 Class for their hard work and dedication to their education while at Plainwell Community Schools! Trojan pride!

Due to a field trip returning late to campus, all elementary and secondary (Middle/High School) bus routes will be running late today (Wednesday, May 24). Thank you for your understanding - GO TROJANS!

TOP OF THE CLASS: Congratulations to Jenna Perez on finishing in the top 16 of the Class of 2023! - JENNA’S HIGHLIGHTS - University: Calvin University Major: Medical Field Extra Curricular: Marching Band, Concert Band, Tennis, Rock Climbing Parents: Brenda and Michael Perez Awards and Honors: AP Scholar with Honor Please join us in sharing your congratulations to Jenna and the Top of the 2023 Class for their hard work and dedication to their education while at Plainwell Community Schools! Trojan pride!

TOP OF THE CLASS: Congratulations to Thai Nguyen on finishing in the top 16 of the Class of 2023! - THAI’S HIGHLIGHTS - University: University of Michigan Major: Electrical or Computer Engineering Extra Curricular: Robotics, Cross Country, Basketball, Track Parents: Marie Tsuji and Thang Nguyen Awards and Honors: National Merit Finalist Please join us in sharing your congratulations to Thai and the Top of the 2023 Class for their hard work and dedication to their education while at Plainwell Community Schools! Trojan pride!

TOP OF THE CLASS: Congratulations to Lauren Miller on finishing in the top 16 of the Class of 2023! - LAUREN’S HIGHLIGHTS - University: Western Michigan University Lee Honors College Haworth College of Business Major: Business focusing on Global Business Strategy Extra Curricular: Varsity Swim & Dive, Varsity Cross Country, Red Cross Club, NHS Parents: Kimberly Melgarejo and Michael Miller Awards and Honors: NHS Secretary, Honor Roll 4 years, Student of the Month two times Please join us in sharing your congratulations to Lauren and the Top of the 2023 Class for their hard work and dedication to their education while at Plainwell Community Schools! Trojan pride!

Gilkey Elementary held their Student and Staff of the Month ceremony. Each month, Gilkey teachers select one student and a staff member who they felt did an outstanding job throughout the month and the recipients are celebrated at a special award ceremony with their families. Last month, those who were selected did an awesome job with Leadership. Way to go, Geckos!